If just about anyone but the poorest people in America can afford what once were considered luxuries, what is there left to aspire to or hope for? The author's concept of wealth states that people acquire desirable objects to illustrate their superi Continue Reading...
The jazz and gospel standard “When the Saints Go Marching In” lends itself well to musical reinterpretation, and is adaptable to many different styles or genres of performance. With strong cultural and geographic ties to New Orleans, the Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. The Illusion of the American Dream in 'The Great Gatsby': Explore the portrayal of the American Dream in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' and how the relentless pursuit of wealth and status le Continue Reading...
Black Studies: MusicPart AJohn Coltrane's musical philosophy was deeply influenced by his spirituality and his relationship with the Black community. He believed that music was a spiritual practice and that it had the power to uplift and transform bo Continue Reading...
MUSIC Music: Four-Year Master Plan for Musical Productions at SchoolDate: .To: The PrincipalFrom: .Subject: 4- Year Master Plan for Musical Productions at SchoolI am writing to inform you about the schools master plan for musical productions. Music h Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1.The Melting Pot: Exploring the Diverse Influences on American Culture: This essay could examine how various cultures from around the world have blended together to shape the unique aspects of Americ Continue Reading...
Native American Comparison Native American literature is interesting in and of itself but also when the reader understands the cultural perspective of that population. Part of this interest comes from the fact that the Native Americans were the indi Continue Reading...
Simone and the Role of the Black ArtistNina Simone said quite simply that the artists duty is to reflect the times, and so as a Black Artist she saw it as her duty to reflect the times that black people especially were going through in her day and ag Continue Reading...
This is evident from the first as the poet writes, I am inside someone -- who hates me. I look out from his eyes (1-3). This approach allows him to take a jaundiced view of himself and criticize his own shortcomings, as if they were those of someo Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. The American Dream in "The Great Gatsby": Explore how F. Scott Fitzgerald critiques the concept of the American Dream through the characters and their pursuits in the novel. 2. Symbolism in "The Great Continue Reading...
Beatles Rubber Soul (1965) [UK version] Rubber Soul is a spatial and open production, bedecked but not overfilled with novel ideas and instruments. Its songs resemble little vignettes of Pop Art, with the lyrics matching the arrangements and the m Continue Reading...
Music and Society Music has a profound influence on society. As with other forms of art, music has the ability to communicate messages that are both complex and oblique -- the message need not be specific, but may convey an emotion or ethos, externa Continue Reading...
Globalization American Cultural Products have an Impact on Other Cultures About the American Culture How the American Culture Affects Products Globally Influences of Culture on One Another American Culture in China American Culture in Korea Ma Continue Reading...
Adorno's Negative Theology And The Religious Dimension Of Art Religion in art can perform a variety of roles. A religious picture, literary text or piece of music can be didactic in intent, spreading knowledge of religious teachings, ideologies and Continue Reading...
S. Supreme Court decisions on the issue, such as its judgment upon the University of Michigan's undergraduate admissions policy. Even stereotypes such as the idea that "Blacks are strongly associated with criminality," still have a pervasive hold as Continue Reading...
Harlem Renaissance is also known as the period of renaissance and development of Black art and writing in the United States. Literature was used as a means of promoting and projecting the realities of social oppression that African-Americans felt at Continue Reading...
Cuban music is mainly a mixture of influences from both Africa and Spain. The Spanish conquistadors were the ones who introduced their own European styles into the area, and the slave trade from Africa left its mark as well. Getting a little deeper i Continue Reading...
Paul -- You can see why this was reworked. I did not do it in the regular format because of our relationship, and I didn't worry about double spacing, and all that jazz. You know there is more here than you need. So, based on an interview and readin Continue Reading...
Music Violence The violence in music debate rages on across the mass media of America. Television, magazines, newspapers, and of course the radio blast the commercial marketing of popular music with one wavelength, while simultaneously reprimanding Continue Reading...
Outliers People are fascinated by success stories, especially the rags-to-riches stories wherein someone starts from nothing and, through a combination of hard work and extraordinary luck, becomes famous and rich. In his book Outliers: The Story of Continue Reading...
, 2000). Specifically, the fact that video games portray extremely violent actions without a human cost can lessen a person's natural response (including empathy) in addition to promoting reckless conduct in real life. It is not necessarily that tee Continue Reading...
Alan Gewirth and Human Rights The philosophical concepts of human rights are many and varied. Yet, one of the theories that stands out the most in both approach and application is that of Alan Gewirth. His work demonstrates and ideal that has often Continue Reading...
